Transportation
When The Road To The Future Erases The Past
Column McCann laments the loss of Ireland's cultural and environmental heritage as a result of the construction of new motorways.
EU Suggests Speed Limits On Autobahn
The European Union's environment commissioner has suggested that speed limits be placed on Germany's autobahn -- one of the last roadways in the world with sections unhindered by speed limits. The EU says limits would help reduce carbon emissions.
Peer-to-Peer Networking... For Traffic
Just like it's possible to share files using peer-to-peer networking, a German research group envisions enabling cars and bikes to share useful traffic and road condition information with other vehicles.
Removing Urban Freeways
As part of our effort to slow global warming, we should be correcting one of the great errors in the history of American city planning: the post-war binge of urban freeway building.
Thinking Beyond Tighter Automobile Fuel Economy
While Congress is eager to increase fuel economy standards to lower petroleum consumption, ill-planned regulations could do more harm than good, says a senior researcher at RAND.
New High-Speed Train Debuts In France
The new Paris-Strasbourg TGV line is the continent's fastest high-speed rail link yet, and will connect France with Germany and Eastern Europe.
Dedicating Light Rail Lanes
The city of Toronto plans to devote dedicated lanes to some of the city's major light rail routes. The project was promised in the mayor's re-election campaign and is expected to cost more than $2 billion.
The Quest For Colored Bike Lane Pavement
Bicycle advocates in San Francisco want the city to pave bike lanes with colored pavement, but so far the city has resisted the plan, citing a lack of standards.
The Biggest Bus In The World
With three sections, five doors, and a 300-person capacity, the "world's largest bus" has been unveiled in Shanghai. The new buses will be used for a planned bus rapid transit line in the city.
Ridesharing With The 'Net
An Internet networking site intended to help people organize rideshares is being unveiled in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and many local officials hope the ease of arranging rides via the Internet will encourage more shared rides.
Seattle Voters Say No To Two Viaduct Plans
Seattle residents roundly rejected two options to replace the city's crumbling double-decker Alaskan Way Viaduct highway. Though the vote is not binding, the politicians were listening closely to what the voters had to say.
U.S. Transit Ridership Soaring
The American Public Transportation Association reported that transit ridership on US systems is at its highest levels since 1957, having increased for the last three consecutive years. Light, heavy, and commuter rail, respectively, led the increase.
Displaced Or Not, Residents Oppose Rail Expansion
Many Chinese residents facing displacement are protesting the planned expansion of a high-speed magnetic levitation train in Shanghai. Others who won't be displaced are also opposed, fearing increased noise pollution and accidents.
The U.S. Needs To Build More Roads
Conservative columnist George Will slams urban planners and says that because less than five percent of American workers use public transportation, the U.S. should put money into building more roads.
Google's Unparalleled Transit Network
Free shuttle service is intended to attract and retain the Bay Area's top talent.
Transportation 'Tournament' Inspired By March Madness
In an effort to make public involvement fun and educational, the York County Planning Commission in Pennsylvania developed a tournament bracket to assess priorities for long-range plan.
A Unified Northeast Corridor
Northeastern states need to collaborate on regional initiatives to compete globally.
Report Calls For Gas Tax Raise
Federal gas taxes must be raised to address a highway funding deficit of $11 billion, according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Does The Trans-Texas Corridor Have A Future?
Plans for the construction of several mega-highway and rail corridors across Texas are facing growing opposition.
Making Plans For 'Complete' Streets
Officials in Louisville, Kentucky, are considering joining the 22 other cities across the country that have adopted a 'complete' streets policy to ensure roads aren't built solely for cars.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
